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All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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05/05/2011 15:34
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Hi Guys, Saturday May 28th again hosts the All Ireland Italian Motor Day which is organised by the Northern Ireland Italian Motor Club ( www.niimc.net). It’s a great day out to meet up with owners of Italian Cars. The last couple of years it’s been in the grounds of the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum in Cultra, but this year it’s being held in Lagan Valley Island Centre Lisburn which is easily accessible from the South with the M1/A1. I’ve been 2 out of the last three years and I recommend it highly. Apart from me in the LE, the were only 3 other coupés there last year. It would be great to have a better turnout from the Club this year. For a taste of what was on view last year, check out the 2010 Pictures So c'mon, put your names down and make the effort!! 1. daithi28- 1998 Black LE
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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16/05/2011 00:01
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Alfex
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Hmmm I may need to try it... A matching LE twinset perhaps :-) though I could do with a paint job
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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16/05/2011 10:11
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daithi28
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Hmmm I may need to try it... A matching LE twinset perhaps :-) though I could do with a paint job Triplets you mean.....James from the NIIMC will be there with his silver LE!! Come along. Sure if you don't enjoy it you can always go shopping in Sprucefield or in the Outlet in Banbridge!
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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16/05/2011 13:24
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Daithi, I could meet you and we head up together if that suits.
CollieD Hi Colin, Glad you're back on the road and glad you're going! I'll be coming from Castlewellan but I could meet you in Banbridge if you want, say at the Outlet? Will check with you closer to the time.
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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19/05/2011 11:01
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Hi Daithi, Put my name on the list for the sprinty. Should be a great day. CollieD
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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20/05/2011 15:27
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So c'mon, put your names down and make the effort!!
1. daithi28- 1998 Black LE 2. CollieD- 1996 20vt Sprint Blue Hi Daithi, are you not two years out on my sprinty. 98 she is. Ha! Ha! CollieD
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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20/05/2011 16:40
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Can't make this sorry On a completely random topic, I always thought your 'handle' of darmtb was some random expression of Darren but pronounced Darm Tee Bee. It's just struck me that its probably Dar MTB as you're a Moun Tain Biker? Am I right? It's Friday, I'm hallucinating and I wanna go home!
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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21/05/2011 16:32
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Hi guys - passed MOT this morning (minor miracle) and would love to have come along next weekend. Unfortunately cant. Any ideas about lots of smoke when cold - still driving OK - smokes fades when warmed up.
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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23/05/2011 01:23
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Yup it's a turbo. Got on from CR Turbos in uk in jan 10. Still going well was a new T28. You'll get away with it for a few weeks but it will get embarrassing in traffic before you know it. U Shud still b able to go though 
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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23/05/2011 10:29
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I got my turbo from Turbo Technics in May 2008, a standard T28 replacement. They sent me on a refurbished unit first of all and then after it had been fitted, I sent back my old turbo unit on an exchange basis.
It's done 35,000 miles and it's still going strong.
Simples!
Last edited by daithi28; 23/05/2011 10:31. Reason: But it ain't gonna be cheap!!
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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23/05/2011 21:21
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daithi - approx how much is a new/refurbed turbo - is it a (reasonably competent) DIY job?
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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24/05/2011 13:22
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Hi rintyh, The refurbed turbo was about Stg£400 and was a standard T28. I'll check the exact price tonight when I pull out the service folder. I didn't go for the 360 degree thrust bearing, which I regret. I thik it was only £80 more. The price did include postage which was hefty as it weighed about 10kg. I think prices may be cheaper these days though. A brand new Garrett T28 will be expensive, probably around £650+ for standard and about £700 for 360 bearing. There is a full "How to Guide" for Turbo replacement HERE! I paid a garage to do mine. Hope this helps
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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24/05/2011 21:40
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Am taking it over to East Coast Customs in Lisburn at the weekend just so that firstly they can confirm that the problem is definitely the turbo.
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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24/05/2011 22:03
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Well looking dodgy if I make it to Lisburn or not this weekend. The coolant system decided to overheat and piss itself driving home today. Looks like it was on the right hand side up by the thermostat section. I spotted the red warning light then looked a dials n noticed the temp clock on the rise to the start of the red sector. I pulled in and stopped the engine. Noticed some steam. Checked the oil cap n it looked clean. I relieved the pressure in the expansion tank which had some liquid still in it. Fingers crossed it aint the head gasket or I'll be majorly upset. Did I catch it in time for the head gasket not to blow? I'm hoping it's a hose around the area of thermostat... I even have a spare CHOD in the boot, but I don't think its it either. Got towed n dropped to my dealer, I'll know it's fate tomorrow....
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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26/05/2011 00:09
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Thanks CollieD well good news, mechanic says I just about avoid head gasket damage. It was 2 hose failures, the CHOD (hose of death) of which I requested a check on a month ago. Luckily I bought one as spare. Will be getting a temp fix on other hose, awaiting replacement from Italy. If I manage to get it back n confident on temp hose then may make the journey. I'd try n catch up with the coupes as a group being my first time at this, I might b shy lol. A
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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26/05/2011 22:11
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Got it back this evening and it's driving well let's not talk about the bill! So if I make it up are people meeting somewhere to meet and arrive in force? A
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Re: All Ireland Italian Motor Day- Saturday 28th May
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31/05/2011 11:23
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Can't make this sorry On a completely random topic, I always thought your 'handle' of darmtb was some random expression of Darren but pronounced Darm Tee Bee. It's just struck me that its probably Dar MTB as you're a Moun Tain Biker? Am I right? It's Friday, I'm hallucinating and I wanna go home! Spot on How was the meet?
"Mighty MO"
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